Creamy Cucumber Salad
User Reviews
5
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad uses peeled, fork-scored cucumbers sliced thinly to create a crisp texture that contrasts with the creamy sour cream-based dressing. The dressing blends fresh dill, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and garlic powder to provide a tangy and lightly sweet flavor profile with herbal and savory accents. Red onions add a mild bite and color.
After tossing the vegetables in the dressing, the salad is refrigerated for about an hour to allow the flavors to develop and the cucumbers to absorb the dressing. The result is a cooling, creamy salad with a crisp snap from cucumbers and a gentle tang from the sour cream and vinegar.
This salad pairs well as a side dish to grilled meats or sandwiches and can be served chilled to complement richer, heavier foods. It's simple to prepare and store, making it practical for meal prep or serving with casual meals.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container, maintaining freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber long
- 1/2 red onion Sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers and score the edge with a fork by running a fork down the side of the cucumbers.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/4" slices.
- Combine the sour cream, fresh dill, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic powder together in small bowl.
- Toss the cucumbers and red onions together with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and then serve cold.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to keep it fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
